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McDonald Road, Edinburgh
5.0
(6
reviews)
Student Accommodation
6 McDonald Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland EH7 4GT
View Distance to Universities
Property ID: S01413088
Excellent
6
reviews
5.0
Overall exceeded expectations! The neighborhood is also great!
A year of accommodation is not bad, very good memories
It is very comfortable to live in and the nearby supermarket is very convenient.
The room is still quite large and the environment is quiet.
There are many supermarkets around, convenient transportation, good environment
Comfortable to book accommodations.
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Basic Info
134 Beds
Highest Floor 4
Built in 2008 · Renovated in 2019
McDonald Road is a popular 134-bed student accommodation in Edinburgh, built in 2008 in a building of up to 4 storeys. It offers comfortable and modern accommodation and is a safe, practical, relaxing site for various groups. Moray House School of Education and GS campuses are within walking distance from the flat. The excellent location and infrastructure make McDonald Road Houisng a place where demand outstrips supply.
Features
McDonald Road has two types of dormitories: Ensuite and Studio. The ensuite has a kitchen for 3-5 people, while the Studio has an ensuite kitchen and bathroom for one person. All rooms have a comfortable double bed, a desk, a chair and a spacious wardrobe. The kitchen has a fridge, induction hob, extractor hood, microwave and cupboards. The apartments are unique in their amenities! Students can access a private gym with top-of-the-line equipment and even a cinema - perfect for enjoying a movie night when it's time to focus on academics study in the quiet study room.
Location and What's Hot?
McDonald Road student flat is located in the Leith area, ideally located close to Princes Street's most popular shopping area and within walking distance of Calton Hill; there is a cooperative food supermarket below the building where you can do all your daily shopping, as well as restaurants, cafes, pubs and small shops. The city centre is a short 10-minute walk away, and there are a variety of supermarkets, shopping malls and shops in the city centre.
Transport
McDonald Road student flats are within walking distance of Edinburgh's universities, 25 minutes walk to Moray House School of Education, 23 minutes walk by public transport to Edinburgh KB Campus, and 30 minutes walk by public transport to Edinburgh College of Art. Leopold Place bus stop is also close by, an 8-minute walk away, allowing students to travel to all corners of Edinburgh. In addition, Edinburgh Waverley train station is a 6-minute drive away, making it easy for students to commute to classes.
Security and Service
McDonald Road student accommodation has free high-speed broadband and WIFI throughout the building, access control, surveillance and on-site management to make student life safer. Property insurance included in the rent gives you extra protection for your stay.
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5.0
6 reviews
LIU**
5.0
14 Jan 2023 07:17
MA**
5.0
04 Jul 2022 14:43
A year of accommodation is not bad, very good memories
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£220 /week
Advance rent £0
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House Rules
Cancellation Policy
No Place No Pay
Prospective international students who have applied to attend a University or a Higher Education Institution in any of the cities in which the accommodation provider operates, and who book a room with accommodation provider, will be allowed to be released from their Tenancy Agreement if they do not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and evidence is provided.
Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.
If a customer does not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide the evidence of their refusal of entry to the UK to study no later than 3 days after notification of their refusal.
Evidence can be a copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student's full name, address and date of issue. This need to be emailed to the apartment.
Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.
If a customer does not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide the evidence of their refusal of entry to the UK to study no later than 3 days after notification of their refusal.
Evidence can be a copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student's full name, address and date of issue. This need to be emailed to the apartment.
Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
Refund Guarantees Time Limit
7 days cooling off period
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.
No Visa No Pay
Prospective international students who have applied to attend a University or a Higher Education Institution in any of the cities in which the accommodation provider operates, and who book a room with accommodation provider, will be allowed to be released from their Tenancy Agreement if they do not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and evidence is provided.
Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.
If a customer does not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide the evidence of their refusal of entry to the UK to study no later than 3 days after notification of their refusal.
Evidence can be a copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student's full name, address and date of issue. This need to be emailed to the apartment.
Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.
If a customer does not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide the evidence of their refusal of entry to the UK to study no later than 3 days after notification of their refusal.
Evidence can be a copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student's full name, address and date of issue. This need to be emailed to the apartment.
Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
Details
1.Initial Cancellation Period
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.
2.Out of Initial Cancellation Period
If you cancel your booking after the 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until the apartment is able to re-let the room. If they are able to re-let the room they will release you from the agreement upon payment of a £50 variation of contract fee which they will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that's the amount that will be retained.
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.
2.Out of Initial Cancellation Period
If you cancel your booking after the 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until the apartment is able to re-let the room. If they are able to re-let the room they will release you from the agreement upon payment of a £50 variation of contract fee which they will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that's the amount that will be retained.
Application Policy
Education Requirement
PhD Permitted
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Early Move-in Policy
inquires about the apartment
Room Assignment Policy
Choose room number
Pets Policy
No Pet
Room Change Policy
Students can provide their room preferences in advance, and we will strive to accommodate them based on availability
Smoking Policy
Do not allow
Double Occupancy Policy
Double occupancy rooms:
Premium Studio: Increase of £50 per Week
Classic Studio: Increase of £50 per Week
Superior Studio: Increase of £50 per Week
McDonald Road FAQs
When is the due date for rent payment?
Please log in to your account to obtain the rent payment time and date. Generally, the rent needs to be paid in full one year in advance 10 days before the lease start date. Please refer to the specific time on the contract.
How to pay rent?
Rent can be paid online, using a visa or master credit card, and it is also possible to pay with a card that is not your own.
What is included in the rent?
All water, electricity, gas, internet, heating and contents insurance are included in the rent.
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